Legal Crime

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Legal Crime
Developer(s) Byte Enchanters
Publisher(s) Byte Enchanters
Platform(s) Windows
Release1997
Mode(s) Multiplayer

Legal Crime is an online real-time strategy video game from Finnish studio Byte Enchanters. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Gameplay

Legal Crime is a fast-paced online strategy game that involves players in the ruthless world of organized crime. The gameplay allows multiplayer mode, where 2 to 12 players compete in chaotic matches filled with betrayal and surprise attacks. A community emerged, with over 600 players forming crime families led by Dons, engaging in clan-style warfare. Formal alliances allow players to coordinate tactics, avoid friendly fire, and share resources. An independent ranking ladder tracks over 200 players, offering the chance to rise through the criminal hierarchy. The single-player mode includes a dozen tutorial scenarios to teach mechanics and tactics. [6]

Development

The game was in development for two and a half years. [1]

Reception

Computer Games Magazine gave the game a score of 4 out of 5 stating "If you’ve burned out on the RTS game du’ jour and are looking for a change then give Legal Crime a whirl. Perhaps you’ll rise through the ranks to head your own family, and manage to claw your way to the top of ladder…then again you might just get gunned down in the street…either way it’s fun" [6]

Games Domain said "Legal Crime sets a standard that all multiplayer games should strive for. Superb replayability with an elegant and user friendly design." [8]

References

  1. 1 2 Jebens, Harley (January 8, 1998). "Is It Time for Legal Crime". GameSpot . Archived from the original on October 13, 2000. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  2. ↑ Fudge, James (January 4, 1999). "Legal Crime beta test on GameStorm announced". Computer Games Magazine . Archived from the original on June 24, 2003. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  3. ↑ Ocampo, Jason (1997). "Game lets players be Godfathers". Computer Games Magazine . Archived from the original on August 16, 2003. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  4. ↑ McCauley, Dennis (September 3, 1998). "Fun strategy contests, only on Internet". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Archived from the original on September 2, 1999. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Legal Crime Breaks out on Kesmai's GameStorm". GameStorm . January 4, 1999. Archived from the original on May 7, 1999. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Waldeck, Dan (August 16, 1998). "Legal Crime Review". Computer Games Magazine . Archived from the original on July 9, 2003. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Legal Crime". Gambler (in Polish). February 1998. p. 69. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  8. ↑ Finn, David. "Legal Crime". Games Domain . Archived from the original on August 17, 2000. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
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